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ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT hoursperresponse......12.00SEG sin9 FORM X-17A-5proces SEC FILE NUMBER
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In rmation gÇuiredof Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Section 17 of theastM rities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 17a-5 Thereunder
REPORT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING 01IO1I2019 AND ENDING 12/31/2019MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY
A.REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION
NAME OF BROKER-DEALER: BirChwood Securities Corporation OFFICIAL USE ONLY
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O.Box No.) FIRM 1.D.NO.106 N Lakeside Drive E
(No. and Street)
Medfasti NJ 08055(City) (State) (Zip Code)
NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THIS REPORTJohnJ.Cirenza 215-640-0650
(Area Code - Te ephone Number)
B.ACCOUNTANT IDENTIFICATION
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT whose opinion is contained in this Report*
Michael T. Remus CPA(Name - if individual, state last.first. middle name)
PO BOx 2555 Hamilton Square NJ(Address) (City) (State) (Z p Code)
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Certified Public Accountant
Public Accountant
Accountant not resident in United States or any of its possessions.
*Claims for exemption from the requirement that the annual report be covered by the opinion of an independent public accountantmust besupported by a statement offacts and circumstances relied on as the basis for the exemption. See Section 240.17a-5(e)(2)
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OATH OR AFFIRMATION
I John Cirenza , swear (or affirm) that, to the best ofmy knowledge and belief the accompanying financial statement and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm ofBirchwoodSecuritiesCorporation , as
of December31 , 20 19 , are true and correct. I further swear (or affirm) that
neither the company nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account
classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows:
President
RonaldP Silich Title/N 1ublié . Notary Public
New JerseyMy CommissionExcites 03-31-2021
This rep * contains (check all applicaBle boxeß; 50033984(a) Facing Page.(b) Statement of Financial Condition.(c) Statement of Income (Loss).(d) Statement of Changes in Financial Condition.(e) Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity or Partners' or Sole Proprietors' Capital.(f) Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of Creditors.(g) Computation of Net Capital.(h) Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3.(i) Information Relating to the Possessionor Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3.(j) A Reconciliation, including appropriate explanation ofthe Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 and the
Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements Under Exhibit A of Rule 15c3-3.() (k) A Reconciliation between the audited and unaudited Statements of Financial Condition with respect to methods of
consolidation.(1) An Oath or Affirmation.(m) A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report.(n) A report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed since the date ofthe previous audit.
**For conditions of confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see section 240.17a-5(e)(3).
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,2019WITH REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm...................................1-2
Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Condition ................................................3
Statement of Operations...........................................................4
Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity.................................5
Statement of Cash Flows...........................................................6
Notes to Financial Statements.....................................................7-11
Supplementary Financial Information
Schedule 1 - Computation of Net Capital under Rule 15c3-1 of theSecurities and Exchange Commission - Schedule 1..........................12-13
Schedule II - Computation for Determination of Reserve RequirementsUnder Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission
(Exemption) .........................................................................14
Schedule III - Information relating to Possession or ControlRequirements under Rule 15c3-3 (Exemption)..................................14
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm(Exemption)...............15
Firm Exemption Report...............................................................................................16
MICHAEL T.REMUS
P.O.Box 2555Hamilton Square,NJ 08690
Tel: 609-540-1751Fax: 609-570-5526
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To: The Board of Directors and Stockholder of
Birchwood Securities Corporation
Opinion on the Financial Statements
I have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Birchwood SecuritiesCorporation as of December 31, 2019,and the related statements of operations, changes instockholder equity andcash flows for the year then ended,that are filed pursuant to Rule 17a-5 underthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to asthe financial statements). In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all materialrespects, the financial position of Birchwood Securities Corporation as of December 31, 2019 andits results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accountingprinciples generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of Birchwood Securities Corporation'smanagement. My responsibility is to express an opinion on Birchwood Securities Corporation'sfinancial statements based on my audit. I am a public accounting firm registered with the PublicCompany Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and I am required to beindependent with respect to Birchwood Securities Corporation in accordance with the U.S.federalsecurities laws and the applicable rules and regulations ofthe Securities and Exchange Commissionand the PCAOB.
I conducted my audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require thatI plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assuranceabout whether the financial statementsare free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. My audit included performingprocedures to assessthe risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures includedexamining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financialstatements. My audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significantestimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financialstatements. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
Supplemental Information
The Schedule I, Computation of Net Capital Under SECRule 15c3-1, Schedule II, Computation forIdentification of Reserve Requirements Under SEC Rule 15c3-3 (exemption) and Schedule III,Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under SEC Rule 15c3-3 (exemption)has been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of BirchwoodSecurities Corporation's financial statements.
The supplemental information is the responsibility of Birchwood Securities Corporation'smanagement. My audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental informationreconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, asapplicable,andperforming procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in thesupplemental information. In forming my opinion on the supplemental information, I evaluatedwhether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformitywith 17C.F.R.§240.17a-5.In my opinion, the Schedule I, Computation of Net Capital Under SECRule 15c3-1, Schedule II, Computation for Identification of Reserve Requirements Under SECRule15c3-3 (exemption) and Schedule III, Information Relating to Possession or Control RequirementsUnder SEC Rule 15c3-3 (exemption) is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to thefinancial statements as a whole.
E-44et '7.Remus
I have served as Birchwood Securities Corporation's auditor since 2016.
Michael T. Remus, CPAHamilton Square,New JerseyFebruary 20,2020
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31,2019
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash $ 104,931
Receivables from brokers and dealers, net 15,620Deposit held by clearing organization 50,325
Total Assets $ 170,876
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 12,479Payable to Clearing Broker 13,525
Total Liabilities 26,004
Stockholder'sequityCommon stock - authorized, issued and
outstanding, 1,000shares,$100 par value 100,000Additional paid in capital 502,557Accumulated deficit (457,685)
Total Stockholder's Equity 144,872
Total Liabilities & Stockholder's Equity $ 170,876
The accompanying notes are an integral part of thesefinancial statements.-3-
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORA TION
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
REVENUE
Floor brokerage revenue $ 14,432Interest income 51
Total Revenue 14,483
EXPENSES
Clearing agency fees 36,000Compliance expense 3,065Customer Gifts 289Insurance 13,970
Miscellaneous 151
Office Supplies 1,172Professional fees 15,800
Stock exchange fees and expense 14,648Telephone 763
Total Expenses 85,858
Net Loss $ (71,375)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.-4-
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATION
STA TEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITYFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
Additional Accumulated
Common Paid in Earningsstock Capital (Deficit) Total
Balance, January 1,2019 $100,000 $502,557 $ (386,310) $216,247
Net Loss $ - $ . $ (71,375) $ (71,375)
Distributions paid to shareholder - - _ - -
Balance, December 31, 2019 $100,000 $502,557 $ (457,685) $144,872
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.-5-
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss $ (71,375)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net
CashUsed In Operating Activities:
(Increase)Decreasein:
Receivablefrombrokerdealer (5,350)
Increase(Decrease) in:
Accounts payable to clearing house (5,071)
Accounts payable and accruedexpenses 6,000
Net cashused in Operating Activities (75,796)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Increase in depositwith clearing broker (51)
Net cashused in Financing Activities (51)
Net cashdecreasefor the period (75,847)
Cashat beginning of period 180,778
Cashat end of period $ 104,931
SupplementalDisclosure of CashFlow Information:
Interest paid $ -
Taxes Paid $ -
The accompanying notes arean integral part of thesefinancial statements.- 6 -
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTINGPOLICIES
Birchwood Securities Corporation (the Company) was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in1984 as abroker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section15 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company is registered as a broker-dealer withthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Securities Commission and is a member ofthe Financial IndustryRegulatory Authority (FINRA), and the Securities Investment Protection Corporation (SIPC).
The Company clears through Vision Financial Markets and does not carry customer funds.Accordingly, the Company claims exemption from the requirements of Rule 15c3-3 under Section(k)(2)(ii) of the rule.
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accountingprinciples generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") unless otherwisedisclosed.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principlesrequires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assetsand liabilities and disclosure of contingent assetsand liabilities at the date of the financial statementsand the reported amounts of revenue and expensesduring the reporting period. Actual results coulddiffer from those estimates.
Statement of Cash Flows
For purposes of the statement of cash flows the Company has defined cash equivalents as highlyliquid investments, with original maturities of less than three months, that are not held for sale in theordinary course of business. Cash is held at a major financial institutions and is insured by theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Commissions
The Company generates commissionsfrom executing and clearing client transactions on stock andoptions markets. These commissions are recorded on a settlement date basis in the statement ofoperations which approximates the commissions earned on a trade date basis.
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BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTINGPOLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company elected to be taxed for Federal and Pennsylvania State income tax purposes as an S-Corporation. Under this structure, the shareholder is liable for any Federal or State income tax due.Therefore, no provision or liability for federal or state income taxes hasbeen included in the financialstatements.
The Company's tax returns and the amount of income or loss allocable to the shareholder are subjectto examination by federal and state taxing authorities. In the event of an examination of theCompany's tax return, the tax liability of the shareholder could be changed if an adjustment in theCompany's income or loss is ultimately determined by the taxing authorities.
Certain transactions may be subject to accounting methods for federal and state income tax purposeswhich differ from the accounting methods used in preparing the financial statements. Accordingly,the net income or loss of the shareholder and the resulting balances in the shareholders' capitalaccount reported for federal and state income tax purposes may differ from the balances reported forthose same items in these financial statements.
The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC Topic740, Income Taxes. Under that guidance the Company assesses the likelihood, based on theirtechnical merit, that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts,circumstances and information available at the end of the financial reporting period. Themeasurement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or whenan event occurs that require a change.
Management has determined that the Company has no uncertain tax positions that would requirefinancial statement recognition at December 31,2019. This determination will always be subject toongoing evaluation as facts and circumstances may require. The Company remains subject to U.S.federal and state income tax audits for all years subsequent to 2015.
In addition, $1,200of income tax related penalties for late filing have been recorded for the yearended December 31, 2019.
Fair Value Hierarchy
FASB ASC 820defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and establishesa fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques. Fair value is the price thatwould be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction betweenmarket participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement assumesthat the transactionto sell the assetor transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, inthe absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market. Valuation techniques that areconsistent with the market, income or cost approach, as specified by FASB ASC 820, are usedtomeasure fair value.
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BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
Fair Value Hierarchy - continued
The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value intothree broad levels:
Level 1.Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities thatthe Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level2. Inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the assetsor liability either directly or indirectly.
Level 3. Inputs are unobservable for the assetsor liability.
The availability of observableinputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a widevariety of factors,including, for example, the type of security, the liquidity of markets,and othercharacteristics particular to the security. To the extent the valuation is based on models or inputs thatare less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires morejudgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining the fair value is greatest forinstruments categorized in level 3.
The inputs used to measurefair value may fall into different levels ofthe fair value hierarchy. In suchcases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair valuemeasurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant tothe fair value measurement in its entirety.
For further discussion of fair value, see"Note 6 Fair Value"
(2) OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT & CONTINGENCIES
There were no operating leasecommitments for the year ending December 31,2019 and the Companyhad no other lease or equipment rental commitments, no underwriting commitments, no contingentliabilities, and had not been named as a defendant in any lawsuit at December 31, 2019 or during theyear then ended.
(3) NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company is subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1), of the Securities andExchange Act of 1934 which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital and requires that theratio of aggregateindebtedness to net capital, both as defined, shall not exceed 15 to 1 (and the ruleofthe "applicable"exchange also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn or cashdividendspaid if the resulting net capital ratio would exceed 10to 1). Minium net capital must be least $5,000.At December 31,2019,the Company's "aggregateindebtedness"and"net capital" (asdefined) were$26,004 and $129,650,respectively, and its aggregate indebtedness to net capital ratio was .2006to1.
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BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
(4) RESERVE REQUIREMENTS
The Company is exempt from both the computation of reserve requirements (Rule 15c3-3) and thepossession or control requirements (Rule 15c3-3, Exhibit A) because it does not carry securityaccounts for customers or perform custodial functions relating to customer securities.
(5) Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash at one financial institutions in amounts that at times may exceedfederally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts throughDecember 31, 2019.
The Company is engaged in various trading activities in which counter parties primarily includebroker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions. In the event that the counter parties do notfulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on thecreditworthiness of the counter party or issuer of the instrument. It is the Company's policy toreview, as necessary, the credit standing of each counter party.
(6) Fair Value
Cash, receivables, accounts payable and other current liabilities are reflected in the financialstatementsat carrying value which approximates fair value becauseof the short-term maturity of theseinstruments.
(7) Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the statement of financial conditiondate through the date of February 20,2020 which is the date the financial statements were availableto be issued.Based on this evaluation, the Company has determined that no subsequent events haveoccurred which require disclosure in or adjustment to the financial statements.
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BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONNOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
Note 8 - Related Party Transactions
The Company's president and principal shareholder provided significant services and received nocompensation during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Note 9 - Anti-Money Laundering Policies and Procedures
The Company is required to implement policies and procedures relating to anti-money laundering,compliance, suspicious activities, andcurrency transaction reporting and due diligence on customerswho open accounts with the Company. At December 31,2019 the Company had implemented suchpolicies and procedures.
Note 10 - Exemption from Rule 15c3-3
The Company is exempt from the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c3-3 and,therefore,is not required to maintain a "Special Reserve Bank Account for the Exclusive Benefit of Customers".
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Supplementary Information
Pursuant to Rule 17a-5 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
As of December 31,2019
Schedule I
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONCOMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL UNDER RULE 15c3-1 OF THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER RULE 15C3-1DECEMBER 31,2019
NET CAPITAL
Total stockholder's equity $ 144,872
Less nonallowable assets
Receivables 15,222
Total nonallowable assets (1 5 777)
Net capital before haircuts on securities 129,650
Haircuts on securities
Net capital $ 129,650
AGGREGATE INDEBTEDNESS
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 12,479Payable to clearing house 13,525Total 5 26,004
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Schedule I (Continued)
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORA TIONCOMPUTATION OF NET CAPITAL UNDER RULE 15c3-1OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMA TION REQUIRED UNDER RULE 15c3-1DECEMBER 31,2019
COMPUTATION OF BASIC NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
Minimum Net Capital Requirement $ 5,000
Excess net capital at 1500%
Excess net capital at 1000%
Ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital 20.06%
RECONCILIATION WITH COMPANY'S COMPUTATION
(Included in Part II of Form X-17A-5 as of December 31, 2019)
Net capital as reported in Company's Form X-17A-5, Part II (Unaudited) $129,650Audit adjustment to increase non allowable receivables 0
Net capital herein $129,650
Note: There are no material differences from the company's computationand the company's corresponding unaudited Part II of Form X-17A-5as of December 31, 2019.
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Schedule II
BIRCHWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATIONCOMPUTATION FOR DETERMINATION OF RESERVE REQUIREMENTS
UNDER RULE 15c3-3 OF THESECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
Birchwood Securities Corporation claims an exemption from Rule 15c3-3 based on Section15c3-3 (k)(2)(ii) who, as a broker or dealer who conducts business solely on a proprietary basis,does not receive or hold customers' funds and securities. In 2019, Birchwood SecuritiesCorporation cleared all its trading activities through Vision Financial Markets.
Schedule III
INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSESSION
OR CONTROL REQUIREMENTSUNDER RULE 15c3-3 OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2019
Birchwood Securities Corporation claims an exemption from Rule 15c3-3 based on Section15c3-3(k)(2)(ii) who, as a broker or dealer who conducts business solely on a proprietary basis,does not receive or hold customer funds and securities.
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MICHAEL T.REMUS
P.O.Box 2555Hamilton Square,NJ 08690
Tel: 609-540-1751Fax: 609-570-5526
REPORTOF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To: The Board of Directors and Stockholder of
Birchwood Securities Corporation
I have reviewed management'sstatements, included in the accompanying Exemption Report,in which (1) Birchwood Securities Corporation identified the following provisions of 17C.F.R.§15c3-3(k)under which Birchwood Securities Corporation claimed an exemption from17 C.F.R.§240.15c3-3: under--k(2)(ii), (the "exemption provisions") and (2) BirchwoodSecurities Corporation stated that Birchwood Securities Corporation met the identifiedexemption provisions throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. BirchwoodSecurities Corporation management is responsible for compliance with the exemptionprovisions and its statements.
My review was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and,accordingly, included inquiries and otherrequired procedures to obtain evidence about Birchwood Securities Corporation compliancewith the exemption provisions. A review is substantially less in scope than an examination,the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on management's statements.Accordingly, I do not express such an opinion.
Based on my review, I am not aware of any material modifications that should be made tomanagement'sstatements referred to above for them to be fairly stated,in all material respects,based on the provisions set forth in paragraph (k)(2)(ii) of Rule 15c3-3 under the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934.
'7/ticáaet1. Renius
Michael T.Remus,CPAHamilton Square,New JerseyFebruary 20, 2020
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Birchwood Securities Corporation106N Lakeside Drive E
Medford, New Jersey 08055
STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION FROM SECRULE 15c3-3
Birchwood Securities, Corporation (the "Company")is a registered broker-dealer subject to Rule 173-5 promulgatedby the Securities and Exchange Commission (17 C.F.R.5240.17a-5, "Reports to be made by certain brokers anddealers").This Exemption Report was prepared as required by 17 C.F.R.5240.17a-5(d)(1) and (4). To the best of itsknowledge and belief, the Company statesthe following:
(1) TheCompany claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R.5240.15c3-3 under the following provisions of 17C.F.R.5240.15c3-3(k)(2)(ii),
(2) The Company met the identified exemption provisions in 17 C.F.R.§240.15c3-3(k)(2)(ii) throughout themost recent fiscal year without exception.
Birchwood Securities Corporation
I,JohnJ.Cirenza,swear(or affirm) that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct.By:
Title: President
February 20,2020